REVIEW: ‘Oppenheimer’ an ‘American Prometheus’
Oppenheimer exceeds expectations with 13 Oscars and a powerful message in movie theaters and homes around the world. By Lylah Jakubiak In a crowded movie theater, darkness stretches across the screen. Suddenly, the audience is encapsulated by a rolling, roaring cloud of glowing fire that snakes across the black. The theater falls silent as they […]
FEATURE: Maddie Cassidy, Rising Track Star
By Emma Wecker and Brookelyn Vande Loo It is rare for runners to qualify for the state meet not only once, but twice. Maddie Cassidy qualified for state during her cross country season and track season, as a freshman and sophomore. Cassidy has proven to be one of the top runners at Batavia. However, she […]
Batavia girls track team places 3rd at sectional
By Sasha Semanision Last Friday, May 10th, the Batavia girls track team competed in the Roselle (Lake Park) sectional track meet. Batavia got 3rd place, with 70 total points, which were scored in several events. This was a very competitive meet and included multiple highly ranked teams, including York, Oak Park and Metea Valley. York […]
FEATURE: Wardynski positively impacting Batavia
Multitasking jobs isn’t easy for most people. Maddy Wardynski, a preschool teacher at the Early Childhood Center in Batavia and a Batavia High School dance team coach, is one of many people who can example of someone who is excellent at multitasking. By day, Wardynski works with preschoolers, some who are typically-developing and some with […]
Q&A: Ashaurri Walker, freshman cheerleader
By Evelyn Velazquez Walker is a BHS freshman cheerleader. Since she was six she has been cheerleading. She has been a cheerleader for over eight years. Something she is looking forward to next season is welcoming in a new freshman and starting on a new team. Walker’s motivation in joining the BHS cheerleading was her […]
OPINION: College debt should be avoided
By Evelyn Velazquez College can be very expensive, and could take years to pay off tuition fees. Therefore, college education should be free. Free college education tuition would give students in low poverty an opportunity to be able to partake in any career they would like to do without dealing with large amounts of debt […]
REVIEW: ‘Wonka’ is worth a watch
By Evelyn Velazquez Have you ever had chocolate like this? Willy Wonka is portrayed by French-American actor, Timothee Chalamet in 2023’s film Wonka. It begins with an oceanic journey across nations, landing 22-year-old Wonka in the setting of the movie, England. We know this because almost all the actors have a British accent and the […]
REVIEW: Walmart brand TV stand
By Emma Olberg Looking for a new tv stand, but don’t want to spend a fortune? Look no further than your local Walmart. ‘Mainstays,’ an exclusive Walmart brand, offers different types of home furniture, such as shelves, desks, couches, and side tables. The Parsons 42-inch TV stand is available in multiple colors and is affordably […]
REVIEW: Don’t waste your money on McDonald’s new Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy
by Sophia Nahorski McDonald’s has introduced yet another variation of their classic McCrispy which includes a piece of crispy chicken on a toasted potato roll, and of course, the classic McDonald’s pickle. But, this new version is like nothing ever seen before at McDonald’s. The Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy is just like the classic McCrispy, […]
REVIEW: Is Dunkin’s new Kiwi Watermelon Refresher any good?
By Nela Sedlarova Dunkin’ will soon be releasing a new drink: the Kiwi Watermelon refresher. Come see what this new drink is all about. This new drink contains a slightly sour kiwi taste at first and then begins to taste like a sweet watermelon that perfectly refreshes your body after a few sips, which is […]
REVIEW: New Quest bar great, but not for the price
By Sasha Semanision For people who want to live a healthy lifestyle, finding snacks that are healthy, tasty and convenient is important. Protein bars are a popular option, and there are many to choose from. As a regular consumer of Quest protein bars, I decided to see how one of their new flavors, dipped chocolate […]